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PHASE MONITOR
All units with three phase compressors are equipped
with a 3 phase line monitor to prevent compressor
damage due to phase reversal.
The phase monitor in this unit is equipped with two
LEDs. If the Y signal is present at the phase monitor
and phases are correct, the green LED will light. If
phases are reversed, the red fault LED will be lit and
compressor operation is inhibited.
If a fault condition occurs, reverse two of the supply
leads to the unit. Do not reverse any of the unit factory
wires as damage may occur.
SERVICE HINTS
1. Caution homeowner to maintain clean air filters at
all times. Also, not to needlessly close off supply
and return air registers. This reduces air flow
through the system, which shortens equipment
service life as well as increasing operating costs.
2. Switching to heating cycle at 75° F or higher outside
temperature may cause a nuisance trip of the remote
reset high pressure switch. Turn thermostat off then
on to reset the high pressure switch.
3. The heat pump wall thermostats perform multiple
functions. Be sure that all function switches are
correctly set for the desired operating mode before
trying to diagnose any reported service problems.
4. Check all power fuses or circuit breakers to be sure
they are the correct rating.
5. Periodic cleaning of the outdoor coil to permit full
and unrestricted airflow circulation is essential.
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
COOLING
– Circuit R-Y makes at thermostat pulling
in compressor contactor, starting the compressor and
outdoor motor. The G (indoor motor) circuit is
automatically completed on any call for cooling
operation or can be energized by manual fan switch on
subbase for constant air circulation.
HEATING – A 24V solenoid coil on reversing valve
controls heating cycle operation. Two thermostat
options, one allowing “Auto” changeover from cycle to
cycle and the other constantly energizing solenoid coil
during heating season and thus eliminating pressure
equalization noise except during defrost, are to be used.
On “Auto” option a circuit is completed from R-W1 and
R-Y on each heating “on” cycle, energizing reversing
valve solenoid and pulling in compressor contactor
starting compressor and outdoor motor. R-G also make
starting indoor blower motor. Heat pump heating cycle
now in operation. The second option has no “Auto”
changeover position, but instead energizes the reversing
valve solenoid constantly whenever the system switch
on subbase is placed in “Heat” position, the “B”
terminal being constantly energized from R.
A thermostat demand for heat completes R-Y circuit,
pulling in compressor contactor starting compressor and
outdoor motor. R-G also make starting indoor blower
motor.
PRESSURE SERVICE PORTS
High and low pressure service ports are installed on all
units so that the system operating pressures can be
observed. Pressure tables can be found later in the
manual covering all models on both cooling and heating
cycles. It is imperative to match the correct pressure
table to the unit by model number.
DEFROST CYCLE
The defrost cycle is controlled by temperature and time
on the solid state heat pump control. See Figure 14.
When the outdoor temperature is in the lower 40° F
temperature range or colder, the outdoor coil
temperature is 32° F or below. This coil temperature is
sensed by the coil temperature sensor mounted near the
bottom of the outdoor coil. Once coil temperature
reaches 30° F or below, the coil temperature sensor
sends a signal to the control logic of the heat pump
control and the defrost timer will start.
After 60 minutes at 30° F or below, the heat pump
control will place the system in the defrost mode.
During the defrost mode, the refrigerant cycle switches
back to the cooling cycle, the outdoor motor stops,
electric heaters are energized, and hot gas passing
through the outdoor coil melts any accumulated frost.
When the temperature rises to approximately 57° F, the
coil temperature sensor will send a signal to the heat
pump control which will return the system to heating
operations automatically.
If some abnormal or temporary condition such as a high
wind causes the heat pump to have a prolonged defrost
cycle, the heat pump control will restore the system to
heating operation automatically after 10 minutes.
The heat pump defrost control board has an option of
30, 60 or 90-minute settings. All models are shipped
from the factory on the 60-minute pin. If special
circumstances require a change to another time, remove
the wire from the 60-minute terminal and reconnect to
the desired terminal. The manufacturer's
recommendation is for 60-minute defrost cycles. Refer
to Figure 14.
There is a cycle speed up jumper on the control. This
can be used to reduce the time between defrost cycle
operation without waiting for time to elapse.
Use a small screwdriver or other metallic object, or
another 1/4 inch QC, to short between the
SPEEDUP
terminals to accelerate the HPC timer and initiate
defrost.
